Jigsaw Holidays Announces Representation of "Elgin Cottage" for Holiday Rental

Witney, UK (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

Witney-based Luxury Cotswold Cottages agent Jigsaw Holidays today announces the addition of "Elgin Cottage" to its portfolio of premium Cotswold Cottages, available for short and medium term rental.

"Elgin Cottage" is a located in the Cotswold village of Gretton Fields, near the popular town of Winchombe. The cottage itself is a 200 year old barn conversion and is provided with a fully equipped kitchen, a double and a twin bedroom, a TV with Freeveiw, DVD Player, Video Player and wireless broadband.

Jigsaw Holidays representative Anna Phillips explained "Elgin Cottage, is a fantastic addition to our portfolio. Its a perfect getaway for families and groups of friends that want to get away from the city and experience country living for a few days or perhaps longer!

"The rise in Stay-Cations looks set to continue for the foreseeable future," added Ms Phillips. "The increase in taxes, fuel duty and decrease in exchange rate has prompted people to look at their own back garden for the perfect holiday, and Elgin Cottage has all the charm and luxury required for a peaceful break for all the family."

Located down a private road in Gretton Fields, Elgin provides an excellent base to explore the North Cotswolds. Sudeley Castle, Snowshill Manor and Lavender Garden, the Gloucestershire and Worcestershire Steam Railway and Broadway Tower are all within a short drive. The Cotswold towns and villages of Winchcombe, Broadway, The Slaughters and Stow-on-the-Wold are also close by.

In addition to the facilities offered by the property itself, Jigsaw Holidays can also provide guests of Elgin Cottage with a catering, daily housekeeping, childcare, taxi and concierge services.

The cost for one week rental at Elgin Cottage starts at

Your Hormones Hold the Secret to Happier Holiday Shopping

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 7, 2006

There's a surprising new way to combat the stress of holiday shopping -- do it in sync with your hormone cycle! That's the advice given in this week's "Hormone Horoscope" featured in Four Weeks Magazine (http://www.fourweeksmag.com), a new online lifestyle publication tailored to each week of a woman's hormone cycle.

"It's not only women who can use this hormonal holiday shopping advice. Men can also reduce holiday shopping stress by planning their gift-buying according to their own 24-hour hormone cycle," says Gabrielle Lichterman, publisher and editor of Four Weeks Magazine and author of "28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals about Your Love Life, Moods, and Potential" (Adams Media, May 2005).

"Scientific research shows that both women's and men's hormones have a powerful affect on everything that impacts their holiday shopping experience - including mood, energy, stamina, patience with crowds and traffic, and even how much money they spend. When people shop in sync with their hormone cycle, they can reduce stress, save money and make their holiday shopping a happier experience," Lichterman states.

The following is a summary of this week's Hormone Horoscope that shows women and men how to have a happier shopping experience by syncing it up with their hormone cycle.

THE WOMEN'S GUIDE: HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN SYNC WITH YOUR MONTH-LONG HORMONE CYCLE

Week 1 - (begins on the first day of menstruation) Shop at mom-and-pop shops and neighborhood stores. Save money by: Avoiding impulse items

Week 2 -Shop at: Malls and stores that are far away Save money by: Comparison shopping

Week 3 - Shop at: One-stop-shops and department stores Save money by: Not getting suckered by a cute face

Week 4 - Shop at The Internet, catalogues and home shopping channels Save money by: Not going overboard on premenstrual "medicinal shopping"

THE MEN'S GUIDE: HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN SYNC WITH YOUR 24-HOUR HORMONE CYCLE

Morning - Shop at: Mom-and-pop shops and stores that are far away Save money by: Avoiding impulse items

Afternoon - Shop at: The mall. Save money by: Looking for bargains

Evening - Shop at: The Internet, catalogues and home shopping channels. Save money by: Eating an energizing meal

Following is the full text of this week's Hormone Horoscope, which is authorized for reprint provided the author is credited:

BOOST HOLIDAY CHEER BY SHOPPING IN SYNC WITH YOUR HORMONE CYCLE

By Gabrielle Lichterman, editor-in-chief of Four Weeks Magazine (http://www.fourweeksmag.com), author of "28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals about Your Love Life, Moods, and Potential"

THE WOMEN'S GUIDE: HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN SYNC WITH YOUR MONTH-LONG HORMONE CYCLE

Week 1 (starts the first day of menstruation) To boost holiday shopping cheer: Shop at mom-and-pop tores and neighborhood boutiques. Estrogen and testosterone start out at low levels this week, which makes women more comfortable in familiar places that are close to home. These rising hormones also makes women chattier, so they'll appreciate the personalized attention and friendliness of a smaller store.

Save money by... Avoiding impulse items like bath products, gadgets and anything next to a cash register. Rising testosterone this week makes women more likely to splurge on small items not on their shopping list.

Week 2 To boost holiday shopping cheer: Go to the mall or stores that are far away. Estrogen and testosterone reach their peaks this week, and that gives women lots of energy, endurance and optimism - all traits that will help them brave the mega-crowds, extra-long lines and overworked salespeople with patience and high holiday spirits. These hormones also make women crave adventure and new experiences, so a long trip to a new shop is especially fun.

Save money by... Comparison shopping before purchasing expensive gifts. These confidence-boosting hormones may make women feel like they've got more money to spend than they really do.

Week 3 To boost holiday shopping cheer: Head to one-stop shops and department stores. Sedating progesterone rises this week, sapping women of energy and endurance and making them tire out more quickly than in previous days. So they'll be happiest doing their holiday shopping at stores that have lots of different types of items all under one roof, making it easy to get more gift-buying done in less time. An added bonus this week: The usual holiday shopping annoyances are less irritating as progesterone makes women feel mellower and more relaxed.

Save money by... Not getting suckered by a cute face. Progesterone makes women more susceptible to buying anything that uses adorable images of babies, puppies and other cuddly creatures to entice them.

Week 4 To boost holiday shopping cheer: Turn to the Internet, catalogues and home shopping channels. During these premenstrual days, estrogen, testosterone and progesterone plunge and they take a woman's patience with jostling crowds, honking traffic and pushy salespeople down with them. These plunging hormones also make women more sensitive to pain, such as being bumped or stepped on by fellow shoppers.

Save money by... Not going overboard on "medicinal shopping", which women may be tempted to do to combat descending hormone irritability and achiness.

THE MEN'S GUIDE: HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN SYNC WITH YOUR 24-HOUR HORMONE CYCLE

Morning - To boost holiday shopping cheer: Head to mom-and-pop shops and stores that are far away. Testosterone peaks during these hours, which gives men lots of energy, but also makes them more likely to fly off the handle over little frustrations, like crowds and parking. As a result, they'll be happier visiting smaller boutiques, which are typically less packed. High testosterone heightens a man's spatial abilities, so these are the hours he'll map out the fastest traveling routes for stores that are long distances away.

Save money by... Keeping a limit on items not on their list. High testosterone makes men more impulsive in these hours. They may also want to avoid drinking lots of coffee while shopping and getting suckered by images of products that use scantily clad women to sell them - studies show these make men even more likely to overspend.

Afternoon - To boost holiday shopping cheer: Shop at the mall and department stores. Testosterone dips to the middle of its cycle in these hours, so men still have lots of energy and stamina to withstand long lines and visits to lots of stores, but they'll also be less easily irritated and have more patience with crowds and while jockeying for parking spaces.

Save money by.Looking for bargains. Since men are a tad less impulsive during these hours thanks to declining testosterone, it's a good time for them to put off buying gifts till they find the best price.

Evening - To boost holiday shopping cheer: Turn to the Internet, catalogues and home shopping channels. This is the time of day when testosterone reaches its lowest level, which makes a man's energy, stamina and concentration bottom out. As a result, he may feel too sapped to hit the stores.

Save money by... Eating energizing foods, like an iron-rich burger or tuna sandwich. Otherwise, he may be tempted to settle on a pricey product just so he can stop shopping and take a nap!

To read this Hormone Horoscope in Four Weeks Magazine, log onto: http://www.FourWeeksMag.com/holidayhormonehoroscope.htm

About Four Weeks Magazine

Four Weeks Magazine (http://www.fourweeksmag.com), launched September 2006, is a free, online, monthly lifestyle magazine that's the first to be tailored to each week of a woman's cycle. In addition to recipes, shopping recommendations and expert tips, Four Weeks Magazine features a weekly "Hormone Horoscope" written by its publisher and editor Gabrielle Lichterman, who's the founder of Hormonology (http://www.Hormonology.info) and author of "28 ays: What Your Cycle Reveals about Your Love Life, Moods, and

Potential" (Adams Media, 2005). "28 Days" was named one of the top 10 women's health books of 2005 by About.com and is available in bookstores everywhere.

For more information or to schedule an interview, contact:

Gabrielle Lichterman

Phone: (212) 987-4460

Web Address: http://www.fourweeksmag.com

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Good Boys and Girls Try Out New Holiday Gifts in Virginia

Richmond, VA (PRWEB) December 19, 2006

Virginia is for Lovers invites all good "boys and girls" who got everything they wanted for the holidays to plan a getaway to Virginia to try out their favorite gifts and gadgets in Virginia.

Kayaks: It may have been tough to fit under the tree, but a new kayak fits perfectly in Virginia's rivers and sea kayaking destinations. Go back in time 400 years and see Virginia as John Smith first did as you kayak along the Captain John Smith Trail - just in time for the 400th anniversary of Jamestown. Or visit Virginia's Eastern Shore, one of the only places in the country to offer kayak trips to a winery through Southeast Expeditions.

I-Pods: Load up your new I-Pod with tunes from Ralph Stanley, the Carter Family, No Speed Limit, and Doc Watson to listen to as you travel along The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. One of the most significant musical heritage destinations in the country, The Crooked Road winds through the mountain towns of Southwest Virginia. The trail connects mountain music venues like the Ralph Stanley Museum, the Carter Fold, the Blue Ridge Music Center, the Birthplace of Country Music, the Country Store, and others together along the 250-mile musical route.

Skis and snowboards: Tis the season for winter sports and Virginia's four mountain resorts are great places to try out new skis and snowboards. Wintergreen Resort, south of Charlottesville, is offering a Guarantee to Ski & Ride program, or the next lesson is free. Massanutten Resort, in the Shenandoah Valley, is one of the only places in the country to combine outdoor winter sports and an indoor water park. Bryce Resort, also in the Shenandoah Valley, is a family-friendly winter destination with an 800-foot snow tube run. Or hit the slopes in the historic setting of The Homestead, a luxurious retreat in Virginia's Allegheny Mountains that has been a winter respite for guests since 1766.

Wine corkscrew pull: For wine lovers who unwrapped a wine corkscrew pull this holiday, come try it out at one of Virginia's wineries. Virginia has more than 100 wineries across the state with tasting rooms that are the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy great views, great company, and great wine. Wine trails like the Loudoun Wine Trail, the Blue Ridge Wineway, and the Monticello Wine Trail will wind you through historic downtowns and gorgeous countryside as you make your way to the wineries.

Golf clubs: Take a swing with the new clubs at one of Virginia's 200 golf courses. Virginia is one of the most diverse, year-round golfing destinations in the country, with courses scattered across the mountains, coastline, and all along the James River. With world-class courses designed by legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Greg Norman, the new clubs are sure to get a workout.

New car: Take the giant red bow off the new car in the driveway and take it for a spin along Virginia's scenic drives and byways. Virginia has 2,500 miles of scenic drives that wind through countryside, mountain ranges, historic downtowns, and oceanfront. Just don't get too distracted by the beautiful scenery.

Hiking boots: Lace up the new boots and step out on Virginia's hiking trails. Virginia hosts more miles of the Appalachian Trail than any other state. In total, Virginia has more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails, from lowland walks near the coast to peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Camping and accommodations offered at national and state parks help make Virginia a top hiking destination.

New bike: Get the new bike in gear along Virginia's bike trails. Virginia just released the first-ever statewide bike map. Virginia is home to 838 miles of the U.S. Bicycle Route system, the most miles in any state, and is the only state with both U.S. Bicycle Routes (Routes 1 and 76) running through it. Trails exist throughout the commonwealth and vary for beginners to avid cyclists.

Cold hard cash: Money may not be the most sentimental of holiday gifts, but it's fun to spend none the less. Virginia is a shopper's paradise and the perfect place to spend the holiday green. Visit the historic main streets of Staunton, Roanoke, Culpeper, Alexandria, or Smithfield for boutique shopping and one-of-a-kind items. Outlet shopping in Williamsburg, Leesburg, and Potomac Mills will help shoppers stretch their dollar. Major malls in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Norfolk are incredible places to shop, with stores such as Nordstrom, Hugo Boss, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Louis Vuitton. Or shop online at http://www.Virginia.org for shirts, jackets, hats, and more with the famous Virginia is for Lovers logo.

For more ideas about the best places to try out new holiday gifts and gadgets and plan a getaway to Virginia, visit http://www.Virginia.org or call 1-800-932-5827.

Contact: Tamra Talmadge-Anderson, Director of National Media

ttanderson @ virginia.org

(804) 545-5573

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Panopta Launches Availability Index for Holiday Shopping Sites

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

Retailers plan well in advance for the holiday season, but there are always the uncontrollable variables. For brick and mortar stores it can be unexpected weather and for online retailers, it can be their website, essentially their storefront, going down. Panopta, a leading provider of advanced server monitoring and outage management solutions, announced the launch of the Panopta Availability Index (AI) - 2011 Holiday eCommerce Edition. Panopta AI tracks downtime and availability of major online shopping sites throughout the holiday season. It is available at http://holiday.panopta.com.

Based on Panoptas 2010 research, more than 40 percent of ecommerce sites can expect to have disruptions, ranging from a few minutes of slowdown to major outages such as those that hit The North Face, Express and JCPenney during last years season.

Panopta AI tracks the performance of more than 130 major online retailers throughout the holiday shopping season, including major players such as Amazon, Apple, BestBuy and ToysRUs. Of particular interest will be the performance of these sites during the major Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions, as well as the rest of the holiday season.

With Forrester predicting a 15 percent growth in online shopping, to a total of $ 60 billion in the US alone during the holiday season, the availability of these sites is crucial to both their bottom lines and the overall economy, not to mention the happiness of individual consumers. According to Panopta founder and CEO, Jason Abate, we wanted to deliver a resource to help all shoppers get more out of their holiday season.

Panoptas systems check each site every 60 seconds giving industry analysts and researchers aggregated data on how the online economy is performing. For more information about Panoptas monitoring system that drives the index, please visit http://www.panopta.com.

About Panopta

Panopta is a leading provider of advanced monitoring and outage management tools for any sized online business, who need to effectively manage service interruptions and reduce downtime. The company provides online tools and resources that equip its customers to minimize outages, improve communication across team members and increase accuracy and efficiency. Panopta manages an international monitoring network, with locations available throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. For more information, please go to http://www.panopta.com.

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